National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help

National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help

Located 17 miles northwest of Green Bay, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is the site of the only Marian apparition in the United States that has been approved by the Catholic Church. In 1859, a young woman named Adele Brise reported seeing Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the site where the current shrine now stands. The apparition was confirmed by the Catholic church in 2010, and in 2016, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops designated Our Lady of Good Help as a national shrine.

Pilgrims can visit the chapel marking the spot where Mary is said to have appeared or attend one of the many events held at the shrine throughout the year, including an outdoor mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary or the Miracle of Fire rosary procession, which commemorates those who were saved by seeking refuge at the shrine during the Peshtigo Fire back in 1871.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help

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Spiritual Wisconsin – Wisconsin’s Marian Shrines

From a towering, hilltop basilica, to a stunning shrine nestled in the bluffs, and a quiet chapel in the countryside, Wisconsin is home to three incredibly unique and reverent Marian shrines. Mariah heads to Holy Hill just outside of Milwaukee where she visits with the Carmelite friars who call the shrine home and climbs to the top of the steeple for a stunning view of the Kettle Moraine. She also joins the Bike to Mary pilgrimage, a 200-mile bike trip from Holy Hill to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse.
Jake continues on to Our Lady of Guadalupe, where he takes in the shrine’s stunning architecture, explores the 100-acre grounds and learns all about the traditions surrounding the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Jake then heads to the Green Bay area to visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. The shrine is located on the spot where Mary, the mother of Jesus, is said to have appeared to a young woman in 1859 – the only Marian apparition in the United States that has been approved by the Catholic church. Don’t miss Discover Wisconsin’s tour of Wisconsin’s Marian shrines!

Situated atop the Niagara Escarpment and just 10 minutes from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, Bay Shore Park offers a breathtaking view of the Bay of Green Bay. Scenic hiking trails follow the ledge of the escarpment – a geologic formation created 400 million years ago by an ancient sea. An exciting playground with nautical-themed equipment and a huge wooden ship provide the backdrop for children to have a fun, make-believe, high-sea adventure!

Walk to Mary is a 21-mile long pilgrimage from the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion. Pilgrims have the option of walking the entire route or joining in at multiple points along the way. The pilgrimage concludes with mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help.